Epson XP-540 Printer Review & Troubleshoot:

The Epson XP-540 is a feature-rich, wi-fi enabled, all-in-one inkjet printer that can print documents, photos and more.The printer is an ideal solution to print high-quality photos and text documents at home. One can save more money as the printer uses individual Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges, allowing one to replace only the colour used.There is no need to be desk-bound as one can send the items to print using the mobile printing suite, Epson Connect. It has a colour LCD screen which makes it easy to navigate.

One can get high quality of prints, scans, and copies using the colour screen as it has straightforward controls that are easy to use.The printer speed is 32 pages per minute which is great for a home printer in both colours black and white. It creates high-quality photos and crisp, clear text documents with its Wi-Fi all-in-one, with individual inks and easy-to-use features.

Printing photos and documents on the go is easy with the Epson XP-540 printer.The Epson XP-540 gives high-quality prints when it consumes Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges. It is an all-in-one printer that is reliable and produces professional quality prints, making it an ideal solution for home users.The XP-540 comes with a tilting control panel and a color LCD screen for ease of use.But the LCD colour screen is very small in size that makes it hard to see.If one is looking for a high quality printer with low expenses on long term usage,it is a good choice.

How to transport the Epson XP-540 printer?

When you transport the printer or if you move it for repairs, certain steps need to be followed before transporting it. Here are some steps that will help you to pack your printer while traveling from one place to another without damaging the printer and its accessories.

Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit. Otherwise, you may get injured.

Important:

When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down, otherwise, ink may leak

Leave the Epson XP-540 ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the printer from printing

Turn off the printer by pressing the power button

Make sure that the power light turns off, and then unplug the power cordImportant: Unplug the power cord when the power light is off. Otherwise, the print head may not return to the home position causing the ink to dry, and printing may become impossible in that case

Disconnect all the cables attached, such as the power cord and USB cable

Make sure there is no memory card inserted in the printer

Remove all of the paper from the printer. If you remain with the paper it may cause paper jams

Make sure there are no originals on the printer

Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. Secure the Epson XP-540 ink cartridges holder to the case with tape

Close the scanner unit cover firmly

Prepare to pack the printer as guided in the manual

Pack the printer in its box, using the protective materials

When you use the printer again, make sure that you remove the tape securing the Epson XP-540 ink cartridge holder. If the print quality has declined the next time you print, clean and align the print head.

Most Common FAQs for Epson XP-540:

Q. What is the difference between original Epson XP-540 ink cartridges and compatibles ones?A. The difference between original ink cartridges and compatible ink cartridges is that original ones are made by the printer manufacturing company, whereas compatible ink cartridges are manufactured by a third party company to work with your printer. Also, compatible ink cartridges are cheaper as compared to original ink cartridges.

Q. Can using compatible Epson XP-540 ink cartridges invalidate my printer’s warranty?A. Absolutely not! Using compatible ink cartridges with your printer will not cause any problems to the printer and the printer’s warranty will remain valid. It is legal to use compatible cartridges.

Q. What is a time period for returning a non-faulty item back?A. If an item fails to operate, an undamaged product can be return in its original packaging within 7 days of cancellation of the product. We’ll place a replacement or a refund money back once the item has been returned to us and tested.

Q. Does this printer come with inks?A. Yes, the company provides quality Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges along with the printer when purchased for the first time from the site.

Q. I live near the outskirts of Belfast. Can you deliver Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges to remote areas or areas located out of the city centre?A. Yes. We do deliver products to areas located outside the city centre. The delivery of the products is done by Fastway Couriers that has an extensive delivery network. As far as the remote areas of Belfast city are concerned, you can have a clarification with our customer support by sharing your address details.

Q. What is the maximum printing resolution that Epson XP-540 printers are capable of printing?A. Epson XP-540 printers are capable of printing up to high print resolutions of 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi for all type of printouts.

Q. I read it somewhere that printers with fewer ink cartridges are always better than printer having more number of cartridges. I got confused for buying an Epson XP-540 printer for printing photos at home since the printer uses 5 Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges. Should I drop the idea of buying them?A. Epson XP-540 is a photo printer having 5 cartridge slots. A photo printer with more cartridge slots is always better since they provide more vibrant colours. Maintenance of them might be an issue but it yields good quality results. For printing photos, this printer is a great deal to choose. Selecting the right cartridge would enhance the quality of printouts. We would recommend you to use the compatible version of Epson XP-540 ink cartridges available on our website for vivid pictures.

Q. Can you tell me the exact volume of ink in the compatible Epson XP-540 ink cartridges?A. The compatible Epson XP-540 cartridges offer more ink volume than the original cartridges. It has 12.2ml ink in black cartridge and 8.1ml for colours and photo black cartridge.

Q. I wanted to make a bulk order of the compatible Epson XP-540 ink cartridges for my office. Do you provide deliveries for bulk orders? If yes, then where can I check whether you have sufficient stock of cartridges available to you or not?A. You can always contact us for the bulk orders. If your cartridge is available and you place the order before 12 noon, we will dispatch your order on the same day. For checking on the stocks and further assistance on bulk orders feel free to call us on 048 30833221.

Q. Can I print using a mobile phone?A. Yes, this Compact printer is an ideal solution to print high-quality photos and text documents at home easily. With its Mobile printing feature, one always gets a freedom to print and scan from almost anywhere in the world.

Q. Do you supply compatible cartridges for Epson XP-540? What are the delivery charges?
A. Yes, we supply compatible Epson XP-540 ink cartridges. We deliver your order through Fastway courier on the minimal charges 1.99 pounds. After two unsuccessful deliveries at your doorstep, they will charge you further accordingly.

Q. Although the website mentions the Epson 33XL (T3351) black ink cartridge works with Epson XP-540 printer but it’s nowhere written on the pack I received. Before opening the pack I want to confirm whether this cartridge will work with my printer.
A. The mentioned cartridge works with Epson XP-540.The website displays a list of compatible cartridges when you type your printer model in the search bar of the website. If you have ordered the cartridges by properly searching compatible Epson XP-540 ink cartridges from the website then it's surely going to work with your printer. The pack does not have the particular printer model as the same cartridge is also compatible with many other printers.

Q. Do you have a complete set of cartridges for Epson XP-540. Is there any price saving when we order a multipack?
A. Yes we have a multipack kit of Epson XP-540 ink cartridges which have the following cartridges:-

T3351 Black x 1

T3362 Cyan x 1

T3363 Magenta x 1

T3364 Yellow x 1

T3361 Photo Black x 1

When you buy cartridges in multipack you will definitely save on the price as the combined pack for cartridges cost less than the sum of the price of individual cartridges.Also if you order cartridges individually as and when you require them every time you will be paying the delivery charges.

Q. I am considering to buy Epson XP-540 printer. Do you sell compatible cartridges for this model? Does the compatible cartridge chipped? Does use of compatible cartridge for my printer will void the printer warranty?
A. Yes, we do supply compatible Epson XP-540 ink cartridges. The compatible cartridges are designed according to the hardware of the printer and will give quality output. No, you will not void the printer warranty if use compatible cartridges provided that damage or failure is attributed to it.

Q. How does one change an ink cartridge on Epson XP-540 printer?
A. Please be careful while handling the ink cartridges. Make sure that the ink does not spill over and comes in contact with your eyes or skin. Do not touch the electrical contacts of the cartridge as it might get damaged. The printer cartridges are replaced in following cases:

When printer LCD prompts to replace ink cartridges

Check which ink cartridge needs to be replaced and then press the OK button. Using arrow keys select replace Now and press Ok button

When replacing cartridges before they are expended.

Use arrow keys to enter the Maintenance menu from the home screen and press Ok button. Select Ink cartridge replacement using arrow keys and press Ok button

If you are removing black ink cartridge make sure that before opening the packing you gently shake the cartridge 5-6 times. When replacing the other colour Epson XP-540 ink cartridge or the photo black cartridge remove their packing without shaking it

Press Ok button and then press the power button

Make sure that the cape is facing up when you open the packing

Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed

Push the tab to unlock the ink cartridge holder and then remove the cartridge diagonally

Insert the cartridge diagonally into the cartridge holder and gently push down until it clicks into the place. Replace the cartridge one by one

Q. Does using a CISS inking system with the compatible ink cartridges for the Epson XP-540 printer will affect the print quality?
A. The Epson XP-540 ink cartridges are designed to work best with the printer and usage of any other hardware system to enhance the printer’s performance should not affect the printout quality.